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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... 2026 due to heightened cost to cover ongoing delays on tech transitions. Specifically, the integration of W&CM's investment bonds businesses, Australian Unity Life Bonds (formerly IOOF) and Lifeplan Australia Friendly Society, have experienced delays ...

Canopy Investors shuts doors, winds up fund

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... and the valuations at which they currently trade, which we believe have created a collection of the most attractive investment opportunities we have seen." Key contributors during the period were Medpace, Moncler and Assa Abloy. Detractors were Auto ...

Vanguard's oldest ETF eclipses to US$1tn in value

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has crossed the US$1 trillion mark in net asset value for the first time, becoming the first in the asset class to achieve the feat. Morningstar associate director Daniel Sotiroff said the achievement underscores the immense success ...

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... with high-net-worth individuals, companies and SMSFs, providing services such as stockbroking, superannuation advice, investment management and portfolio administration. "The proposal is subject to a number of conditions, including entry into a strategic ...

Perpetual acquires majority stake in Interfi

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... with its strategy to grow Corporate Trust and expand its Digital and Markets division through a combination or organic investment, partnership and targeted acquisitions. Victoria based Interfi provides loan serving technology to the non-bank lending ...

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... the general manager for investments for close to two years. He brings over two decades of experience and held senior investment roles at other super funds, including Media Super, LUCRF Super, and Kinetic Super. He also has experience at various financial ...

Family office succession takes back seat to investments

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

While family offices have investment strategies down pat, the state of their succession plans paint another story, which reports suggest could undermine a seamless transfer of a vast amount of wealth. On the plus side, most family offices have a robust ...

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in initial public offerings (IPOs). According to its May monthly activity report, ASX reported a 31% increase in total ...

M&G new hire to bolster Australian insto ties

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... the most sophisticated and developed pension markets globally, with a strong institutional framework and long-term investment approach. It shares key structural characteristics with the UK, making it a natural market for M&G," Godfrey said. "This enables ...

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... he said. The move comes as asset managers continue to develop products tied to energy transition and climate related investment opportunities, despite growing scrutiny around sustainable investing claims globally. Munro Partners' Climate Leaders ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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